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In a somewhat ironic twist of events, the Congress party has announced a new crowdfunding campaign titled ‘Donate for Desh’ or ‘Donate for the Country’. This announcement follows closely on the heels of a substantial cash seizure by the Income Tax Department from Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu. The sum, a staggering Rs 351 crores, raises eyebrows and questions alike about the financial conduct within the party.

In a recent incident that has garnered significant attention, Mumbai police arrested a young man named Dildar Hussain Ali, aged 23, from Assam. The arrest followed an intensive search operation in a forest located in Assam’s Sonitpur district. The operation was launched in response to a serious criminal activity involving the sextortion of a woman from Andheri (East), Mumbai.

The University Grants Commission (UGC), a pivotal body in India's higher education system, has taken a significant stance regarding foreign educational institutions operating in India. The UGC's recent announcement focuses on the operations of EdTech companies that collaborate with foreign universities to offer degree and diploma courses in an online mode.

In a recent development stirring controversy in Maharashtra politics, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has brought to light a concerning connection between a local political leader and a notorious underworld figure. During a press conference in Nagpur, near the Vidhan Bhawan where the Maharashtra assembly's winter session was in progress, BJP leader Nitesh Rane made a startling revelation. He presented a photograph as evidence, alleging the involvement of Uddhav Thackeray-led Sena group's Nashik Mahanagar head, Sudhakar Badgujar, in a social gathering organized by Salim Kutta, a close assoc...

In a recent judgment that has stirred significant controversy and scrutiny, a Kerala court acquitted 24-year-old DYFI worker Arjun, the sole accused in a harrowing case that involved the rape and murder of a 6-year-old girl in Vandiperiyar town, located in the Idukki district. This case dates back to 2021, and its conclusion has brought forth a wave of critical discussions regarding the judicial system's handling of such sensitive cases.

In an appalling incident that has jolted Uttar Pradesh, a family in Budaun district faced a harrowing discovery after receiving the body of a relative, a purported suicide victim, from the local hospital. In what seems like a script from a horror story, they found that the eyes of the deceased had been grotesquely removed. This shocking act, allegedly committed during the autopsy, has sparked outrage and disbelief among the local community.

In a recent twist that might make one ponder the alacrity of Indian judiciary for certain cases, the Supreme Court is gearing up to hear TMC leader Mahua Moitra's challenge against her expulsion as a Lok Sabha MP. This hearing, set for Friday, 15th December, comes with a speed that might leave many regular court-goers in awe, considering the famously lengthy queues in the Indian legal system.

In a surprising turn of events from Pune's Kondhwa region, there has been a significant shift in the use of a piece of government land. Originally designated for the construction of a playground, this land is now being repurposed as a Muslim burial ground, or ‘Qabristan’. This change comes following a proposal by former NCP MLA Chetan Tupe and BJP’s Yogesh Tilekar. They submitted a letter to the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), suggesting that the amenity space near Hindu societies in Kondhwa would be an ideal spot for a Muslim burial ground.

In a significant development that has re-energized the long-standing Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute, the Allahabad High Court made a groundbreaking ruling on Thursday. The court approved an application that seeks the appointment of a commission to inspect the Shahi-Idgah mosque complex. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the legal battle, bringing a sense of triumph and anticipation to the Hindu petitioners involved in the case.